Urartu

The unusual part is the collision of cumin and bergamot. Cumin brings a direct, almost savory heat, while bergamot keeps the opening lifted and polished. Around them, black and pink pepper add a flash of tension; rose, geranium, saffron, coriander, nutmeg, and frankincense turn that heat aromatic. The base changes the temperature again, layering amber, labdanum, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean into a warm finish. Together, the notes move from citrus and spice toward floral and aromatic accents, then settle into a denser base marked by woods, sweet notes, and amber.

The evolution

The first impression is a clean-edged burst of cumin and citrus, sharpened by pepper. That brightness gives way to the middle: rose and geranium bring a floral pulse, while saffron, nutmeg, coriander, and frankincense deepen the air around it. As the composition dries, the woods and resins take over. Cedarwood and sandalwood become more apparent, alongside patchouli and labdanum. Amber, tonka bean, and vanilla leave a soft finish, while the listed notes create a progression from bright citrus and spice toward floral, aromatic, woody, and sweet facets. The arc moves from an energetic opening to a warmer, more substantial drydown.